Cramer Lauds Cook's 'Friend' Devices Boosting Apple Q1 Strength, Shares Near $272

Jim Cramer praises Tim Cook for building Apple devices users see as personal friends, driving premium valuation amid stellar Q1 FY2026 results and leadership transition stability. Coverage began April 21 with Cramer calling Cook's consumer transformation 'almost impossible,' highlighting 1,900% stock gains since 2011 and forward P/E expansion to ~30x from teens. April 23 updates emphasize $143.76B revenue (+16% YoY), $85.27B iPhone sales (+23%), $30.01B Services (+14%), and 2.5B active devices, with shares at ~$272 below $297.71 consensus target signaling upside potential.